All Early years learning themes and topicsThere is a huge selection of over 90 themes and topics contained in this section of the forum ~ use the ideas in your Preschool, Library sessions, Educational workshops, Schools and Homes... Enjoy them and please continue adding to them ...

A rare sight nowadays - but jugglers, trapeze artists, clowns and other performing arts are a fantastic visual display to present to our children - how have you explained this colourful way of life to your groups?

From fairies and elves, pixies - Imps, Gnomes, goblins....... To Unicorns, cyclops, giants, griffins & dragons..... Or if you read about witches and wizards, prophecies and predicitions pop them in here for us all to share...

Plants - their meanings, uses and historical relevance - which counties & countries use plants or flowers in their symbols? Does a particular flower evoke an associated festival - rose petals for weddings & may day celebrations. Plant care and the tools techniques needed....

Librarians, shop keepers, opticians, Police, Fire brigade, automobile resuers, electricians, plumbers ......... great role play opportunities in this topic.... and also for people who are Famous / infamous, Royalty or notorious !

Fields, valleys, meadows, paddocks - what lives on these and who cares for them?
Woodland, copses, forests and thickets usually join an open expanse of land how would the two living environments be used?

Celebrated on April 1st. This customary day is dedicated to the 'pulling of' jokes tricks and creating surprises!
What gentle, traditions do you have to enjoy some fun and games with the children on this day?